SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, Anthony Dod Mantle. Digital.Jan 22 - Anthony Dod Mantle's cinematography is beyond perfect, it is inspired. He is able to evoke exactly the right emotional tone in every scene. I would hate to be a filmmaker in competition this year, in any category--Slumdog Millionaire is simply one of the best films I've ever seen. I was completely involved during the film, and emotionally exhausted at the end of the film. ADM shot the film in digital, using a Silicon Imaging S1-2K camera. Digital output was recorded direct to disk in cineform RAW.

The Betrayal (Nerakhoon) Glorious cinematography. A story about the nature and consequences of betrayal--personal, institutional, societal and national--as experienced by a Laotian family.

The Garden Hispanic community in South Central LA fights to keep the largest urban garden in the United States from being bulldozed by a developer. Compelling story, compelling characters. Shows the 'levers of power' clearly, and how they are manipulated--for better and worse.

I.O.U.S.A. (CNN broadcast) CNN chopped the film into dozens of pieces, then sandwiched garish commercials and lengthy panel discussions into the breaks. Awful viewing experience.

Standard Operating Procedure. Errol Morris does a superb job of examining the infamous pictures from Abu Ghirab, and talks to many of the Americans involved. Outstanding filmmaking. Clearly a candidate for best documentary.

Fuel Inspiring must-see film. Sustainable fuels are available, now. This film could change the world. Clearly a candidate for best documentary.

In a Dream. Candid, painfully honest portrait of an artist by his son.